Subway accused of selling fake tuna in foot fraud lawsuit

There might be something fishy about Subway’s tuna.

The chain is accused of committing a one-foot fraud by serving fake tuna in its sandwiches and wraps, in a lawsuit alleging that the fish is in fact made with “a mixture of various preparations”, The Washington Post reports.

The lawsuit, recently filed with the US District Court for the Northern District of California, allegedly tested “multiple samples” of the sandwich fodder in independent laboratories. Reports would have indicated that the mixture of ingredients had been mixed to appear to be tuna, however, there was neither tuna nor fish.

A lawyer would not comment on the exact ingredients found in lab tests, according to the outlet. Subway did not immediately return Fox News’ request for comment.

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According to information gathered, two plaintiffs are suing the sandwich chain over federal and state complaints of fraud, intentional misrepresentation and unjust enrichment, among other offenses. The complainants allege that they were lied to and that they “were tricked into buying food products that absolutely did not contain the ingredients they reasonably expected to buy.”

In a statement obtained by the Washington Post, a spokesperson for Subway insisted the chain only serves real tuna.

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“Tuna is one of our most popular sandwiches. Our restaurants receive pure tuna, mix it with mayonnaise and serve on a freshly made sandwich to our customers,” said Katia Noll, Senior Director of Food Safety. global and quality at Subway.

This is not the first time that the ingredients of the sandwich chain have been questioned by consumers. In 2014, Subway made headlines for announcing the removal of the controversial chemical azodiacarbonamide, also found in yoga mats, from its baked goods.